Anxious Thoughts: A Story Guide to Coping with Stress

Hey, kids! Do you ever feel worried or scared? Like everyone, Alex feels anxious sometimes. He has learned that with the right tools, his feelings of anxiety don't have to stop him from doing the things he loves. Follow this adventurous eight-year-old as he models the ways he has learned to fight anxiety and stress.

Parents and Adults: This unique story guide isn't just another workbook for kids or a book full of hard-to-understand psychology terms. It meets kids on their level and demonstrates coping techniques that are rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This insightful story will be one your children come back to for years when they need reminders on how to fight anxious thoughts.

Kailey Lentsch was born and raised in Ocala, Florida, where she currently lives with her husband, Matt, and their three children. She has a master's degree in social work from the University of Central Florida. Kailey serves her local church by developing children's curriculum and previously worked as a community social worker and special education teacher. Through her experience working with children in the education system, at church, and with her own children, Kailey recognized a need for age-appropriate instruction on mental wellness. She believes that teaching children about mental wellness and faith sets them up for successful, healthy lives.